Officer Down Memorial Page

Rest in Peace, Officer Bland. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169
April 3, 2012

I wonder what our lives would have been like if we had grown up knowing you. It's strange to miss someone you never really knew.

Kristi Harris
daughter
August 28, 2009

I wish you would have lived long enough to have known you. Your eldest children, myself, Kristi, and Mike, have missed you without knowing you.

John C. Harris
Eldest Son
April 23, 2007

You make me proud to have be your Brother in Blue. We will never forget your bravery and the extreme price you paid. The men and women of the Savannah Police Department will keep you in their prayers...

Chief David M. Gellatly, ret
Savannah Police Department
December 23, 2006

It's been 40 years and you are not forgotten. You live on in each and every officer that puts on the uniform every day to carry on the fight. Thank you hero. 9/26/06

Brother in Blue (retired-IL)
September 26, 2006

Officer Bland, you are not forgotten

September 26, 2006

Motorman, Thank you for your service. You will never be forgotten. My shift today is dedicated to you. Rest well.

Senior Motor Officer M. Thurmond
MPD
September 26, 2006

YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN. REST IN PEACE OFFICER BLAND. YOU ARE A HERO.

September 26, 2006